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Local/Small Businesses
As a small family business ourselves, we want nothing more than to see other local businesses thrive.
Local growers, bakers, culinary specialists and artisans fill this charming historical freight house. Reminiscent of European markets, it's alive with vendors, people and activity during market hours (Fridays 11 AM – 3 PM; Saturdays 9 AM – 3 PM; Sundays 11 AM – 3 PM year-round)
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2nd Street Market
600 E 2nd StLocal growers, bakers, culinary specialists and artisans fill this charming historical freight house. Reminiscent of European markets, it's alive with vendors, people and activity during market hours (Fridays 11 AM – 3 PM; Saturdays 9 AM – 3 PM; Sundays 11 AM – 3 PM year-round)
Fox in Socks Soapery's mission is to change and help community one bar at a time. She works to achieve this dream through local partnerships. These partnerships are to source locally produced ingredients, packaging, and even through sponsorships like her small business sponsorship with Dayton Children's Hospital. We can't say enough about this lovely #smallbusiness!
Fox in Socks Soapery
600 East 2nd StreetFox in Socks Soapery's mission is to change and help community one bar at a time. She works to achieve this dream through local partnerships. These partnerships are to source locally produced ingredients, packaging, and even through sponsorships like her small business sponsorship with Dayton Children's Hospital. We can't say enough about this lovely #smallbusiness!
At Reduce & Reuse Refillery, they make living low-waste and sustainably so easy! They offer a way to purchase and refill home and body care goods without single-use plastics and with minimal packaging. In our efforts to support local, we also win by supporting our planet. We couldn't imagine our homes without Reduce & Reuse Refillery!
Reduce & Reuse Refillery
133 East 4th StreetAt Reduce & Reuse Refillery, they make living low-waste and sustainably so easy! They offer a way to purchase and refill home and body care goods without single-use plastics and with minimal packaging. In our efforts to support local, we also win by supporting our planet. We couldn't imagine our homes without Reduce & Reuse Refillery!
Featured as a Women-Owned business, this local coffee shop is one that we have adored from the beginning! Offering a variety of climate-pledge friendly beans, decadent bakery items, and an atmosphere of local support as an art gallery, Wholly Grounds never disappoints.
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Wholly Grounds
825 Wayne AveFeatured as a Women-Owned business, this local coffee shop is one that we have adored from the beginning! Offering a variety of climate-pledge friendly beans, decadent bakery items, and an atmosphere of local support as an art gallery, Wholly Grounds never disappoints.
This women-owned business aims to advocate for rescue cats and animal welfare with a full service espresso bar which serves fair trade coffee, tea, bakery items as well as wine and cocktails. Reservations are recommended for the Cat Lounge but not necessary for the art gallery or cafe!
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Gem City Catfe
1513 E 5th StThis women-owned business aims to advocate for rescue cats and animal welfare with a full service espresso bar which serves fair trade coffee, tea, bakery items as well as wine and cocktails. Reservations are recommended for the Cat Lounge but not necessary for the art gallery or cafe!
Food scene
These restaurants are all highly recommended and top rated in Dayton!
Who doesn't love a good pizza joint? Check out Dewey's pizza, a top rated favorite in Dayton where they "stay serious about pizza, without taking [them]selves too seriously."
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Dewey's Pizza
131 Jasper StWho doesn't love a good pizza joint? Check out Dewey's pizza, a top rated favorite in Dayton where they "stay serious about pizza, without taking [them]selves too seriously."
Located in Dayton's Historic Oregon District, Salar features an exciting menu of World-fusion cuisine with strong Peruvian, French, and Mediterranean influences.
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Salar Restaurant and Lounge
400 E 5th StLocated in Dayton's Historic Oregon District, Salar features an exciting menu of World-fusion cuisine with strong Peruvian, French, and Mediterranean influences.
Meadowlark is a woman chef-owned and operated neighborhood restaurant in the heart of Dayton, Ohio. Their cooking is geared toward the American palate, which means fluffy, buttermilk mashed potatoes, homemade pickles and cornbread, great pancakes at brunch and yes, there will always be a burger on the menu. They also feature meat, fish, and vegetarian dishes that employ the flavors and techniques from around the world that we have all come to love. This is contemporary everyday cooking, from scratch, made and served with local pride.
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Meadowlark Restaurant
5531 Far Hills AveMeadowlark is a woman chef-owned and operated neighborhood restaurant in the heart of Dayton, Ohio. Their cooking is geared toward the American palate, which means fluffy, buttermilk mashed potatoes, homemade pickles and cornbread, great pancakes at brunch and yes, there will always be a burger on the menu. They also feature meat, fish, and vegetarian dishes that employ the flavors and techniques from around the world that we have all come to love. This is contemporary everyday cooking, from scratch, made and served with local pride.
Featured as a Women-Owned Business, come enjoy Cali-style pizza, housemade sausage and much more in downtown Dayton! While this restaurant began as a pizza-inspired place, it has morphed into a more sophisticated atmosphere with a full dinner menu and bar. ** Dogs welcome on half of the patio **
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Wheat Penny Oven and Bar
515 Wayne AveFeatured as a Women-Owned Business, come enjoy Cali-style pizza, housemade sausage and much more in downtown Dayton! While this restaurant began as a pizza-inspired place, it has morphed into a more sophisticated atmosphere with a full dinner menu and bar. ** Dogs welcome on half of the patio **
This restaurant comes highly recommended with steaks that are hand cut by the owner, then broiled to perfection and seafood that is flown in fresh daily from the East, West and Florida coastlines. All stocks,
soups, sauces, dressing, breads, and most desserts are homemade.
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Oakwood Club
2414 Far Hills AveThis restaurant comes highly recommended with steaks that are hand cut by the owner, then broiled to perfection and seafood that is flown in fresh daily from the East, West and Florida coastlines. All stocks,
soups, sauces, dressing, breads, and most desserts are homemade.
Located in Dayton's Historic Oregon District offering Thai cuisine and sushi in an astounding atmosphere, Thai 9 is truly unique. Savor authentic Thai cuisine accompanied by traditional sushi and sashimi complimented by an extensive wine, craft beer and spirits list.
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Thai 9
11 Brown StLocated in Dayton's Historic Oregon District offering Thai cuisine and sushi in an astounding atmosphere, Thai 9 is truly unique. Savor authentic Thai cuisine accompanied by traditional sushi and sashimi complimented by an extensive wine, craft beer and spirits list.
Pasha Grill
72 Plum StCome enjoy this authentic Turkish cuisine! They are located in the Greene Town Center.
Jimmie's Ladder 11 is located inside a former firehouse that dates to 1892 and is believed to be one of the last Dayton firehouses to use a horse drawn apparatus. They offer indoor dining, heated covered patio, delivery, indoor pick up & curbside carry out. This is a great place to take the kids to!
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Jimmie's Ladder 11
936 Brown StJimmie's Ladder 11 is located inside a former firehouse that dates to 1892 and is believed to be one of the last Dayton firehouses to use a horse drawn apparatus. They offer indoor dining, heated covered patio, delivery, indoor pick up & curbside carry out. This is a great place to take the kids to!
This pub proudly offers distinguished Gastro-pub Irish fare, with a fusion of European & American influence. While enjoying the Craic, one becomes something more than a patron, one becomes a member of a community and a family where familiar faces will be present for generations.
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Dublin Pub
300 Wayne AveThis pub proudly offers distinguished Gastro-pub Irish fare, with a fusion of European & American influence. While enjoying the Craic, one becomes something more than a patron, one becomes a member of a community and a family where familiar faces will be present for generations.
An iconic institution of the Dayton community since 1947, The Pine Club is considered one of the great steakhouses in the United States. Here they cut, age, and meticulously prepare steaks with an emphasis on unparalleled flavor and quality. Receiving national acclaim, they are proud of their excellent food, exemplary staff, and timeless atmosphere. The Pine Club has received accolades from the New York Times, the Food Network, USA Today, Gourmet, and others.
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Pine Club
1926 Brown StAn iconic institution of the Dayton community since 1947, The Pine Club is considered one of the great steakhouses in the United States. Here they cut, age, and meticulously prepare steaks with an emphasis on unparalleled flavor and quality. Receiving national acclaim, they are proud of their excellent food, exemplary staff, and timeless atmosphere. The Pine Club has received accolades from the New York Times, the Food Network, USA Today, Gourmet, and others.
Monster shakes? Sign me up! This place is known for their decadent milkshakes, but is sure to please with several dessert options such as soft serve flavors, waffle bowl sundaes, floats, scramblers, and cakes.
Shake Shack
6010 Rip Rap RoadMonster shakes? Sign me up! This place is known for their decadent milkshakes, but is sure to please with several dessert options such as soft serve flavors, waffle bowl sundaes, floats, scramblers, and cakes.
Family Friendly
Some local favorite activities for the whole family to enjoy!
Since Dayton is “the birthplace of aviation” it seems that this [free] museum is a must! With 4 large buildings filled with airplanes and historical displays, several hours can be spent enjoying planes of all sorts. Please note, outside food is not permitted— there are two cafes located within the museum.
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National Museum of the United States Air Force
1100 Spaatz StSince Dayton is “the birthplace of aviation” it seems that this [free] museum is a must! With 4 large buildings filled with airplanes and historical displays, several hours can be spent enjoying planes of all sorts. Please note, outside food is not permitted— there are two cafes located within the museum.
This is a hit for all ages! Dogs are welcome on a leash in all areas except the Children’s discovery garden, which is a true highlight of the park. Parking and admission is free.
Tips for visiting the Children’s Discovery Garden: wear waterproof shoes; bring a swimsuit and towel if you plan to sit in or play in the stream; and a change of clothes is probably a good idea, too!
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Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark
1301 E Siebenthaler AveThis is a hit for all ages! Dogs are welcome on a leash in all areas except the Children’s discovery garden, which is a true highlight of the park. Parking and admission is free.
Tips for visiting the Children’s Discovery Garden: wear waterproof shoes; bring a swimsuit and towel if you plan to sit in or play in the stream; and a change of clothes is probably a good idea, too!
Owen’s Place park is a universally accessible play and recreation area in a safe environment for individuals of all ages and various ability levels.
Owen's Place
2260 Dayton Xenia RdOwen’s Place park is a universally accessible play and recreation area in a safe environment for individuals of all ages and various ability levels.
In downtown Dayton, along the Great Miami River, Riverscape Metro Park has fountains for kids to splash in, a Pavilion for concerts, large swing seating and gardens.
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RiverScape MetroPark
237 E Monument AveIn downtown Dayton, along the Great Miami River, Riverscape Metro Park has fountains for kids to splash in, a Pavilion for concerts, large swing seating and gardens.
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2nd Street Market is a must!
This market is where we first discovered some of our favorite Dayton small businesses! Check it out for yourself and find what speaks to you the most. You can't go wrong, honestly!